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February 08, 2021
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, February
08, 2021 beginning at 5:00 pm with Executive (closed) Session followed by the regular meeting at 6:00
pm at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia.
The Clerk called the meeting to order.
Roll Call by the Clerk:
Present:
Tim Lovelace
Lou Wallace
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (closed) Session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A), (1), (7) and (8) of the Code of
Virginia to discuss personnel issues and legal matters concerning the Russell County Courthouse Interim
Agreement.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
The vote was:
Aye:   Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
February 08, 2021
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, February
08, 2021 beginning at 5:00 pm with Executive (closed) Session followed by the regular meeting at 6:00
pm at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia.
The Clerk called the meeting to order.
Roll Call by the Clerk:
Present:
Tim Lovelace
Lou Wallace
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
enter into Executive (closed) Session pursuant to Section 2.2-371 (A), (1), (7) and (8) of the Code of
Virginia to discuss personnel issues and legal matters concerning the Russell County Courthouse Interim
Agreement.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Pursuant to § 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended each member of the Board of
Supervisors upon the Roll Call certifies that to the best of their knowledge (I) only public business
matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act and (ii) only such public business matters that were identified in the motion(s) by which
the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered in the meeting by the Board of
Supervisors.
Any member of the Board of Supervisors who believes that there was a departure from the
requirements of clauses (I) and (ii) above shall so state prior to the vote, indicating the substance of the
departure that, in his or her judgment, has taken place.
Are there any who believe a departure has taken place? Seeing none, if you agree that the matters
heard, discussed, or considered during the closed meeting were pursuant only to the motion(s) by which
the closed meeting was convened, please signify by saying aye or yes.
Tim Lovelace – AYE
Lou Wallace – AYE
Carl Rhea – AYE
David Eaton – AYE
Rebecca Dye - AYE
Steve Breeding – AYE
Oris Christian – AYE
Invocation by Chair Rebecca Dye, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
New Business
MOTION TO APPROVE THE 1ST AMENDMENT SANCTUARY RESOLUTION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton to approve the First Amendment Sanctuary
Resolution.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay:  Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace and Lou Wallace
Abstain:  Carl Rhea
MOTION FAILED.
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Pursuant to § 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended each member of the Board of
Supervisors upon the Roll Call certifies that to the best of their knowledge (I) only public business
matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act and (i) only such public business matters that were identified in the motion(s) by which
the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered in the meeting by the Board of
Supervisors.
‘Any member of the Board of Supervisors who believes that there was a departure from the
requirements of clauses (I) and (ii) above shall so state prior to the vote, indicating the substance of the
departure that, in his or her judgment, has taken place.
‘Are there any who believe a departure has taken place? Seeing none, if you agree that the matters
heard, discussed, or considered during the closed meeting were pursuant only to the motion(s) by which
the closed meeting was convened, please signify by saying aye or yes.
Tim Lovelace - AYE
Lou Wallace ~ AYE
Carl Rhea - AYE
David Eaton — AYE
Rebecca Dye - AYE
Steve Breeding - AYE
Oris Christian — AYE
Invocation by Chair Rebecca Dye, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
New Business
MOTION TO APPROVE THE 15" AMENDMENT SANCTUARY RESOLUTION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton to approve the First Amendment Sanctuary
Resolution.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay: Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace and Lou Wallace
Abstain: Carl Rhea
MOTION FAILED.
APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 04, 2021 MINUTES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the January 04, 2021 minutes as presented and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $826,071.82.
The vote was:
Aye: Oris Christian, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
The Chair opened Citizens Comment period.
Citizens Comment
Carla Glass, Castlewood commented that there are alliances and division within the Board of
Supervisors.  She stated that they all need to work together for the good of Russell County.
Sean Vance commented that an employee that he had spoken says he was not being compensated for
his overtime. He stated that he does not really know him but would like to know why he was not being
paid.
Larry Hughes, Lebanon voiced his disappointment about the First Amendment Sanctuary Amendment
vote and failure to pass.
Jennifer Chumbley, Cleveland commented that the Board is doing a great job and supports the Board’s
decision to not pass the first amendment resolution.
Kelly M. Delph, RCPL highlighted the quarterly report for the library. She invited the Board to come to
the library to view an exhibition on display.
William Keene, Cedar Bluff recently moved back to the county and is upset about the mail delivery. He
stated that mail delivery is atrocious. His water was disconnected for non-payment and he had mailed a
payment.  He feels that it was not fair that he had to pay a re-connect fee.
The Chair closed Citizens Comment.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
APPROVAL OF THE RUSSELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE INTERIM AGREEMENT
APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 04, 2021 MINUTES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the January 04, 2021 minutes as presented and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $826,071.82.
The vote was:
Aye: Oris Christian, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
The Chair opened Citizens Comment period.
Citizens Comment
Carla Glass, Castlewood commented that there are alliances and division within the Board of
Supervisors. She stated that they all need to work together for the good of Russell County.
Sean Vance commented that an employee that he had spoken says he was not being compensated for
his overtime. He stated that he does not really know him but would like to know why he was not being
paid.
Larry Hughes, Lebanon voiced his disappointment about the First Amendment Sanctuary Amendment
vote and failure to pass.
Jennifer Chumbley, Cleveland commented that the Board is doing a great job and supports the Board’s
decision to not pass the first amendment resolution.
Kelly M. Delph, RCPL highlighted the quarterly report for the library. She invited the Board to come to
the library to view an exhibition on display.
William Keene, Cedar Bluff recently moved back to the county and is upset about the mail delivery. He
stated that mail delivery is atrocious. His water was disconnected for non-payment and he had mailed a
payment. He feels that it was not fair that he had to pay a re-connect fee.
The Chair closed Citizens Comment.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
‘APPROVAL OF THE RUSSELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE INTERIM AGREEMENT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Russell County Courthouse Interim Agreement.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY CAPACITY AGREEMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve The Russell County Public Service Authority Capacity Agreement.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO HONOR SENATOR BEN CHAFIN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Resolution to honor Senator Ben Chafin’s service to Russell County.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
AND TO PLACE THE EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR UNDER HIS DIRECT SUPERVISION
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint the County Administrator as the Russell County Emergency Management Director and to place
the Emergency Services Coordinator under the direct supervision of the County Administrator and to
eliminate the two Board of Supervisors positions (Emergency Management Director and Assistant
Emergency Services Director).  This will result in an overall annual savings of $2700 and any mileage and
expenses that could have been incurred as a result of performing those functions.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
APPROVAL OF THE BELFAST WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT PHASE III NOTICE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Belfast Waterline Extension Project Phase III Notice.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Russell County Courthouse Interim Agreement.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY CAPACITY AGREEMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve The Russell County Public Service Authority Capacity Agreement.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO HONOR SENATOR BEN CHAFIN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Resolution to honor Senator Ben Chafin’s service to Russell County.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
AND TO PLACE THE EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR UNDER HIS DIRECT SUPERVISION
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint the County Administrator as the Russell County Emergency Management Director and to place
the Emergency Services Coordinator under the direct supervision of the County Administrator and to
eliminate the two Board of Supervisors positions (Emergency Management Director and Assistant
Emergency Services Director). This will result in an overall annual savings of $2700 and any mileage and
expenses that could have been incurred as a result of performing those functions.
The vote was:
Aye: Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
APPROVAL OF THE BELFAST WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT PHASE Il! NOTICE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Belfast Waterline Extension Project Phase II Notice.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE DANTE REGIONAL SEWER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Dante Regional Sewer Line Extension Project.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A RUSSELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FLEET ENTERPRISE PROPOSAL
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County Sheriff’s Department Fleet Enterprise Proposal.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE VDOT SECONDARY SIX (6) YEAR PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION LIST
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors0 to
approve the VDOT Secondary Highway Six (6) Year Plan and Construction list.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve changes to the Russell County Emergency Management Coordinator job description.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO SET THE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR SALARY AT $24,960
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a salary of $24,960 for the Assistant Registrar position.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE DANTE REGIONAL SEWER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Dante Regional Sewer Line Extension Project.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL OF A RUSSELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FLEET ENTERPRISE PROPOSAL
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County Sheriff’s Department Fleet Enterprise Proposal.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE VDOT SECONDARY SIX (6) YEAR PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION LIST
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors0 to
approve the VDOT Secondary Highway Six (6) Year Plan and Construction list.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve changes to the Russell County Emergency Management Coordinator job description.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Car! Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO SET THE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR SALARY AT $24,960
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve a salary of $24,960 for the Assistant Registrar position
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Christian, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                                          Chairperson
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Oris Christian, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson